Reggae Competition Show "Dancehall Got Talent" Premieres In New York

Monday, August 25, 2014

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lthough reggae has been part of mainstream thanks to such legends as icon Bob Marley, dancehall has slowly and stealthily made its impact. From Grammy winners Shabba Ranks and Shaggy, dancehall has gradually seeped and is making its voice be heard as more than a passing trend.

Created and executive produced by LA Wright and Kevin Beswick comes an unprecedented televised reggae competition show with "Dancehall Got Talent". Dancehall Got Talent's mission is to breakdown the walls and prejudices that have prevented the growth and development of the genre while catapulting new artist in Dancehall to the mainstream.

The televised competition will be hosted by the Ryan Seacrest of the Caribbean, better known internationally as the Diva Nikki Z and be judged by dancehall star Timberlee, reggae legend “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” Ed Robinson, Irie Jam radio personality DJ Roy and fashion maven and entrepreneur Dougie Platinum.

The first tapping will be a star studded event of celebrity guests as "Dancehall Got Talent" has garnered the support of Dancehall and Hip Hop super stars like Mavado, Morgan Heritage, Ace Hood, Danielle, Agent Sasco, Samantha J, KES The Band, Cecile, Spice, Lady Saw, Beenie Man and many more. "Expect the our first taping to be star studded" says Nikki Z the Caribbean "Ryan Seacrest"

Dancers or dance crews will win the opportunity to be the official dancers for season II of #DHGT, will be featured in the music video of the winning artist and will be the featured dancers during the  domestic & international tour dates at the end of season one. Dancer auditions will be held on September 12th 2014, 2:00 pm at 153-01 Jamaica Ave NY 11432. The winner of "Dancehall Got Talent" will receive a $5000 Grand prize, a recording contract and global distribution deal.

Dancehall Got Talent will be seen worldwide on [OmniPresent Media] OPM Digital Network "simulcast" on all of the following devices: Roku, Smart TV's, Apple TV, XBox, PS3, Wii, iPads, Google Play, Amazon, Tablets, PC's, Mac's, Blu Ray Players, Smart Phones, iTunes and Androids.

#DHGT first of eight Live New York tapings will be held August 30th, 2014 on location at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center 153-10 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, New York. Open to all dancehall artists and dancers, registration to audition ends on September 1st, 2014. For more information, please contact (347) 502-8310, DancehallGotTalent@gmail.com or visit www.DancehallGottalent.com

Make History, Be Apart of The Dancehall reality TV Competition!

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Unsigned Only Music Competition Launches "Screen Shot"

Monday, May 12, 2014

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nsigned Only Music Competition announced today the launch of a special promotion, "Screen Shot," geared toward the placement of music in film, TV, advertising, and video games. "Screen Shot," sponsored by Radio Airplay, offers the opportunity for artists to have their music heard by some of the top music execs who are looking to place music in various projects. Artists can submit their original songs from May 12-23, 2014 on the Unsigned Only website at www.unsignedonly.com.

A select group of finalists will be chosen, and their songs will be made available to almost 1,000 industry contacts who are looking for music for upcoming projects. Additionally, one overall winner will be selected and awarded $1,000 courtesy of Radio Airplay, plus 4,000 Radio Airplay credits, promotion on Radio Airplay's social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook, and an artist spotlight feature in their blog and newsletter reaching over 200K members. All songs entered into "Screen Shot" will also be entered in Unsigned Only 2014, and all entrants will receive 100 free spins on Radio Airplay for each entry. The winner of "Screen Shot" will be announced in August, 2014.

Most importantly, the overall winner will get the opportunity to directly network with a group of execs who specialize in music placement. They include: Alec Sharpe (Shine America); Ani Johnson (Monomyth Media);Chip Miller (Desert C.A.M. Studios, Inc., Winmill Films LLC); Cindy Badell-Slaughter (Heavy Hitters Music Group); David Weiss (The SongHunters); Evan Stein (Experience Music Group); Jamie Sparks (Kicksta Music Group); Jennifer Taunton (Level Two Music); Jessica Cole (Lyric House); Karyn Rachtman (Mind Your Music); Linnette Harrigan
(Linnette Harrigan Media); Michelle Bayer (Shelly Bay Music); Michelle Silverman (Modern Planet); Pat Weaver (Discovery Network); Rebecca Rienks (E! Entertainment | NBCUniversal); Richard Kirstein (Resilient Music); James Michael Kempter II (JMKconnections); Velma Barkwell (East End Music); and more to be announced.

Unsigned Only's directors, Jim Morgan and Candace Avery, state, "Music placement in film, TV, ads, and video games can be a significant revenue source for musicians. Not only can it be a huge boost for an unsigned artist's career in terms of increasing exposure to a mainstream audience, but it can also increase revenue through upfront money, license fees, and performance royaltes. We want to create opportunities in this field for unsigned artists, and this is this is why we have created "Screen Shot." We are very excited to introduce this new component of Unsigned Only."

Unsigned Only 2014 is an international music competition designed for solo artists and bands who are unsigned to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. Unsigned Only is looking for outstanding, talented artists: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or veteran...raw or polished - the gem that needs to be discovered. The Grand Prize winner in Unsigned Only receives $10,000 cash, merchandise prizes, and the opportunity to directly network with and be mentored by some of the music industry's top label executives.

Judges include: John Oates (Hall & Oates); 3 Doors Down; Neon Trees; David Crowder; Rosanne Cash; Craig Morgan; Delbert McClinton; Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Of Monsters and Men; 3 Doors Down; Black Francis (Pixies); Aaron Shust; G. Love; Jason Gray; Dustin Lynch; The Mountain Goats; Alt-J; Mike Posner; Rapsody;Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Chris Richards (Pop Music Critic, The Washington Post); Lucy Jones (Deputy Editor, NME); and
Michael Hann (Music Editor, The Guardian).

Mentors include:
Monte Lipman (Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Republic Records); Jeff Castelaz (President, Elektra Records); Seymour Stein (Chairman, SIRE Records and VP of Warner Bros Records); Pete Ganbarg (Executive VP/Head of A&R, Atlantic Records); Mike Elizondo (Sr. VP of A&R, Warner Bros. Records); Tony Kiewel (VP of A&R Sub Pop Records, Hardly Art, Sub Pop Publishing); Allison B. Jones (VP of
A&R, Big Machine Label Group); Josh Bailey (Sr. VP of A&R, Word Label Group); Kim Stephens (President, Forward Entertainment and A&R/Capitol Music Group); Lenny Santiago (VP of A&R, Roc Nation); Dino Paredes (Sr. VP of A&R/GM, American Recordings); and Evan Peters (Director of A&R, Virgin Records).

Unsigned Only is sponsored by: Guitar Center, Casio, Sony Creative Software, Ultimate Ears, Disc Makers, D'Addario, The Intellitouch Tuner, Topspin Media, Mrs. Fields Cookies, The Music Business Registry, and Celebrity Accesss.
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Rita Marley Foundation Launches Essay Writing Competition

Friday, May 2, 2014

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ita Marley has launched a new essay writing competition, with the theme based on her late husband, Bob Marley.

The competition was officially launched on Wednesday (April 30^th), under the theme, Bob Marley: His Music and Message.

According to a release from the Rita Marley Foundation, this theme ‘provides ample room for exploration and expression by competition participants.”

Competitors have been asked to consider and expand upon these points when constructing their essays:

·        How would you describe the impact of Bob Marley’s music on the youth?

·        What is Bob Marley’s most important message to the youth, Jamaica and the world?

·        How does Bob Marley’s life and his message encourage you to believe that you could?

·        How does Bob Marley’s music encourage peace in communities?

·        How is Bob Marley legendary?

·        Discuss your opinion of whether music can bring peace, love and unity.

This year, the Foundation has decided to open the competition to students of the following high schools in Jamaica:

·        Haile Selassie Junior High School

·        Bob Marley Primary & Junior High School

·        Marcus Garvey High School

·        Papine High School.

 

Each of these schools will assign a teacher to select its three top essays. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2014. Judges will then choose the three best essays overall. The winning schools will receive trophies (gold for the first, silver for the second and bronze for the third respectively).

 

The winner of the competition will be announced on July 1, with his or her winning essay to be published on the Rita Marley Foundation website as well as its Harambe newsletter.

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One Lucky Couple to Win a Destination Wedding at Grand Lucayan In Bahamas - Enter Now!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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uture brides and grooms can turn their destination wedding dreams into a reality at Grand Lucayan, Bahamas as part of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s 16 Islands Wedding Invitation. Couples are encouraged to choose their top three Bahamian islands as the location for their special day, and on Jan. 16, 2015 16 lucky winners will be presented with a complimentary wedding package at their ideal locale. The winning couple of a Grand Bahama Island wedding will enjoy a stress-free celebration with authentic Bahamian flair at Grand Lucayan.

In addition to Grand Lucayan’s proximity to the United States, just 55 miles off the Florida coast, here are just some of the reasons why it makes for the ultimate destination wedding location and should be marked first on any couple’s wish list:

·         Stress-free planning – Grand Lucayan is equipped with certified wedding planners making the planning process a piece of cake from start to finish

·         Breathtaking ceremony settings – Whether couples are seeking an intimate ceremony on the sand or something more formal, Grand Lucayan offers the setting and services to suit all wedding-day visions

·         Gourmet catering menus – Guests will be delighted with an array of Bahamian-inspired dishes, such as Cajun Shrimp Quiche, Conch Fritters, and Beer-Battered Scallops

·         Off the beaten path adventure – Guests also enjoy access to a bevy of island activities, including snorkeling, kayaking and swimming with dolphins

·         Relaxation galore – Brides and their wedding parties can indulge in the resort’s expansive Senses Spa and treat themselves to a soothing beachside massage, rejuvenating facial or body treatment

The winner of the Grand Bahama Island destination wedding will enjoy an exclusive wedding package at Grand Lucayan including:

·         Ceremony site with seating and signing table with chairs

·         Marriage officer

·         Grand Lucayan’s Signature Bridal Bouquet and Groom’s Boutonniere

·         Wedding cake

·         Photographer for one hour with 24 4x6 prints

·         Four nights in an Ocean Front Lanai Suite with Champagne and strawberries at turn-down

·         Private breakfast on beachfront Patio the morning after the ceremony

·         Private romantic dinner for two at location of choice

·         Dinner for four at Churchill’s or China Beach on eve of ceremony

·         Couple’s massage at the Senses Spa

·         Four nights’ accommodation for two in an Ocean View Room for the witnesses

·         Breakfast daily for two at Willy Broadleaf’s for the witnesses

·         Couple’s massage at the Senses Spa for the witnesses

To enter to win a Grand Bahama Island Wedding visit www.grandlucayan.com/wedding/16-islands-wedding-contest. For reservations or more information visit www.grandlucayan.com or call (877) 434-2996.

 

About Grand Lucayan, Bahamas

Located on Grand Bahama Island, Grand Lucayan, Bahamas has 542 guestrooms and suites and is situated along an expansive 7.5-acre beach with views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Just 55 miles off the coast of Florida, Grand Lucayan, Bahamas offers some of the finest amenities in the Caribbean. Guests enjoy spacious accommodations,  a selection of restaurants, three swimming pools, , four tennis courts – all offering Grand Slam surfaces, a 25,000 square-foot Senses Spa & Fitness Center, 18-hole championship golf course – The Reef Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and 90,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space and a Las Vegas-style casino. Like us on Facebook,facebook.com/grandlucayan or follow us on Twitter, @grandlucayan.

 

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Competition: International Guest Judge Needed for the 2014 Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Pageant - Win A Luxury Vacation!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Get "Voted onto the Island"

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ecome a Guest Judge for the 2014 Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Pageant on a Prize Luxury Vacation!

The Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organization in partnership with interCaribbean Airways and West Bay Club Resort is proud to host the first ever international competition to "Get Voted onto the Island".

The winner will become a Guest Judge at the 2014 Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Pageant, and along with a companion enjoy luxury accommodations at West Bay Club Resort and much more on a prize vacation!

About Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Pageant

This annual event is produced by the Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Org. and directed and presented by fashion designer Kazz Forbes is held in Providenciales. 

These "beautiful by nature" islands are situated in pristine waters of the Caribbean. 

The Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Pageant organizers are proud to offer the lucky winner of the competition a unique opportunity to be a Judge at this annual event! 

The pageant competition events will be held April 25th and 26th 2014.

Drawing

The deadline to enter into this competition is Saturday, March 15th 2014. 

From the entries, the selection panel will interview the top ten selected finalists via Skype, to make their case and show why they would make a great Guest Judge. 

The Organizers will select a final five (5) persons who will be entered into an online voting competition. The lucky finalist with the most votes will “Get Voted onto the Island”

Location of Miss Universe Turks & Caicos 

Brayton Hall, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Register Now to Win at www.MissTCI.org

Share this amazing opportunity with family and all your friends

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Win a Date with Singer Denyque For the Valentines

Friday, January 24, 2014

Jamaican songstress, Denyque will give one of her lucky male fans a chance to win a date with her for an ongoing Valentine’s Day promotion.

Jamaican show, Pree Dis, along with Hershey’s Kisses chocolates and Jade Promotions are offering the lucky winner a  chance to go on an all-expense paid date with the beauty at Usain Bolt’s Track and Records right before Valentine’s Day.

If a male between the age of 18-30, living  in Jamaica, Canada, New York or across the Caribbean then you are eligible to enter. All entries must be sent to datewithdenyque@gmail.com before the due date of February 6.

Pree Dis is a Caribbean-themed entertainment and lifestyle show that airs on Flow TV (Channel 100 in Jamaica) as well as CEEN TV in Toronto and New York as well as in 20 Caribbean countries, via Caribvision.

For more information, see video below  for full entry and prize details. Co-sponsors include LIME, Azan's Super Centre, Grandeur, Adam and Eve Spa, Stewart's Auto, Arm Bands Plus and Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records.

 

 

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International Songwriting Competition Extend Deadline To November 4, 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

Due to extremely high demand, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended the deadline for entering songs until November 4, 2013. ISC is open to amateur and professional songwriters, and entries are accepted online through the ISC platform, Sonicbids, ReverbNation, Broadjam, or through the mail. Within this extended deadline period, ISC will be offering some special promotions and incentives.

One of the most prestigious and respected songwriting competitions in the world, ISC gives away a total of more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (including $25,000 cash for the Grand Prize winner alone), and gives songwriters 22 different categories to enter their songs into. Not only do ISC winners receive great prizes and media recognition, but winners also receive a lot of industry attention. Many previous winners have gone on to great success and garnered record deals, publishing deals, licensing deals, and even Grammys. Previous ISC winners include: Gotye and Kimbra (best known for their Grammy winning, million selling single "Somebody That I Used To Know), Passenger, The Band Perry, Gin Wigmore, Bastille, and many more.

Entry information can be found at http://www.songwritingcompetition.com.

One of the most difficult challenges for artists is to get their music into the hands of the music industry's heavy hitters, yet ISC gives this opportunity to each finalist. All finalists' songs are sent to the judges who evaluate them and then select the overall winners. This year's judges are unparalleled in prestige and accomplishment and reflect the pinnacle of success in contemporary music.

2013 ISC JUDGES

Recording Artists:
Nas; Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Tom Waits; Imagine Dragons; Martina McBride; Bruce Hornsby; Robert Smith (The Cure); Keane; Simon Le Bon & Roger Taylor (Duran Duran); Josh Turner; Dido; Garbage; James Cotton; Brian Setzer; Florida Georgia Line; Mark Foster (Foster the People); Boney James; AVICII; Craig Morgan; Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show); McCoy Tyner; Michael W. Smith; Jon Secada; Anoushka Shankar; Black Francis (The Pixies); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Gerald Casale (Devo); John Mayall; Joshua Redman; Alejandro Sanz; Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Bombino; Jeremy Camp; Chayanne; Jason Isbell; Selena Gomez and Jimmy Needham

Industry Executives:
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Dan McCarroll (President, Capitol/Virgin Label Group); Alison Donald (Co-President, Columbia Records UK); Ed Vetri (President, Wind-Up Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America Sony Music and President, Discos 605); Kim Buie (A&R and Artist Manager, Thirty Tigers Management); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Dan Storper (President, Putumayo World Music Records); Steve Lillywhite (Producer - credits include U2, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, and more); Anastasia Brown (Music Supervisor, FORMAT); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Richard Stumpf (President, Imagem Music Publishing); Lori Teig (VP of Talent, VEVO); Albert Schilcher (VP Music & Music Marketing, MTV International); Doug Cohn (Sr. VP, Music Marketing & Talent of Nickelodeon); Jamie Masada (Owner, Laugh Factory) and Leib Ostrow (Founder/CEO, Music For Little People)

CATEGORIES
Adult Album Alternative (AAA), Adult Contemporary (AC), Americana, Blues, Children's Music, Comedy/Novelty, Country, Dance/Electronica, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Gospel/Christian, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Music, Lyrics Only, Music Video, Pop/Top 40, Performance, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Teen, Unsigned Only, and World Music.

SPONSORS
Presonus, Marshall Amplification, Lowden Guitars, D'Addario, Solid State Logic, Berklee College of Music, Thayers, Independent Mastering, Airplay Direct, DiscMakers, Tunecore, SongU.com, Mrs. Fields Cookies, The Music Business Registry, Celebrity Access, Indie Venue Bible, Sonicbids, Taxi.

 

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Heineken Inspire Competition Draws Big Crowd in Kingston

Monday, September 16, 2013

Imru James (r) Assistant Brand manager Heineken admires the

 work of artist Robert Campbell during the Heineken Inspire casting

On Saturday September 14, Chris Gayle’s Triple Century bar in New Kingston was abuzz with activity and excitement as the final audition in the Heineken Inspire competition got underway. A total of 116 contestants turned out to showcase their talents and pieces to the judging panel of designers Carlton Brown and Minka as well as Edna Manley lecturers Robert Archer and Katrina Coombs.

The majority of the participants competed in the Arts and Music categories.

According to Nasha Douglas, Brand manager Heineken, the turnout was overwhelming.

“We are quite pleased and encouraged by the turnout here today. It shows the tremendous talent we have in Jamaica and also the support that the Heineken Inspire campaign has garnered over the past year,” Douglas said.

“We will now go through all entries and make a most difficult decision of finding the final twenty, made up of five persons from each category, art, fashion, music and film,” she explained.

The most stand-out pieces were branded with Heineken in some way. A Heineken dress, a glass Heineken table and a set of clay and tile paintings were some of the items that made an impression.

“I am quite impressed with some of the entries especially in fashion, these guys have really gone outside of the box with their designs,” commented Carlton Brown.

Twenty finalists will be chosen this week and given $25,000 each to complete their pieces for final judging.  In a mentoring session with judges set for this Friday, participants will be guided on how to prepare their final submissions. The incubator period will run for two weeks.

Each category winner will receive $250,000 plus other prizes.

The competition ends on Friday September 27th and the winners will be chosen on Monday September 30^th. The campaign climaxes with a grand finale on Saturday October 5.

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